November 8 – 10, 2023
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Charlotte, NC
The SE Strawberry Expo heads to Charlotte in 2023. The Expo offers workshops, a farm tour, a trade show and educational sessions. Current and prospective strawberry producers throughout the Southeast will find sessions oriented towards their conditions and needs, and many opportunities for interaction with other growers.
Wednesday
November 8, 2023
Pest Management Strategic Plan Workshop
Lorena Lopez, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech
Pre-Registration Required. Will be held in Lakeshore I.
Registration
Registration will be held in Midway I
Exhibitor's Set-up
Exhibitors wil be able to set up in Lakeshore Ballroom II and III
New Grower Workshop
Mark Hoffman, Small Fruit Extension Specialist, NCSU in Lakeshore IV
Hospitality Suite Open
Complimentary Refreshments and Snacks – TBD
Hotel Reservations
8629 J.M. Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Attendees should contact hotel as early as possible, but no later than the room release date of October 24, 2023, in order to receive the special group rate of $139.00.
- For In-House reservations, call 1-704-547-7444 during regular business hours: Mention group name NCSA 2023 SE Strawberry Expo to receive the group rate of $139.00.
Online Reservation Link which automatically includes the group code (not mobile compatible):
Thursday Morning
November 9, 2023
Registration Open
Midway I
Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast with coffee and juice will be served in Lakeshore (with Exhibitors)
Exhibit Hall Open
Lakeshore Ballroom II and III
General Session: Grower Spotlight
We’ll hear from Clyde Gurosik, Berry Plantation, North Agusta, SC in University Ballroom
Respirator Fit Testing
Robin Tutor, NC Agromedicine Institute in Welwyn
Social Media
Kyle Hensel
Director of Continuing Education
University of Georgia SBDC
University Ballroom
Morning Break
Lakeshore Ballroom II an III (with Exhibitors)
Thursday Morning Breakout Sessions
November 9, 2023
PRODUCTION TRACK: NCSU Graduate Student Presentations
Mark Hoffmann
Small Fruit Extension Specialist,
NC State University
PRODUCTION TRACK: A 4 Decade Journey Through 4 Strawberry Plant Types – Frigo, Fresh Dug, Plug and Cut-offs
Barclay Poling
NCSU Professor Emeritus & Manager, Flavorfirst
PRODUCTION TRACK: Observations from the Field, Pest Control and Fertility challenges in 2023
David Dycus
Salesman/Agronomist
FCI Ag
AROUND THE FARM: Legal Updates
Allen Trask III
Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.
Lunch, NCSA Annual Meeting
Presentations of Scholarship Recipients, NCSA Annual Business Meeting and Awards in Pisgah / Roan
Exhibit Hall Open
Lakeshore Ballroom II and III
Thursday Afternoon Breakout Sessions
November 9, 2023
AROUND THE FARM: Agritourism - Are you looking to diversify farm revenue?
Lee Rankin
President, N.C. Agritourism Networking Association, Owner, Apple Hill Farm
AROUND THE FARM: Crop Insurance Options for Diversified Farms
JR Odom
Owner, Odom Farming Co, Inc.
Hudson Insurance Group
Afternoon Break
Lakeshore Ballroom II & III (with Exhibitors)
PRODUCTION: Row Cover Management
Amanda McWhirt
Extension Specialist – Hort Crop
University of Arkansas
PRODUCTION TRACK: Strawberry Variety Discussion
Mark Hoffmann
Small Fruit Extension Specialist
NC State University
PRODUCTION TRACK: Strawberry Disease Control Update IPM App, Botrytis Samples, Chemical Efficacy
Guido Schnabel
Professor of Plant Pathology
Fruit Crops Plant and Environmental Sciences Department
Clemson University
Bill Cline
Extension Specialist (Small Fruit Production & Pathology)
NC State University
Afternoon Break
Lakeshore Ballroom II and III (with Exhibitors)
AROUND THE FARM: Food Safety
Liz Salinas
Director of Sales for North America
QIMA WQS
AROUND THE FARM: Experienced Growers Round Table
Doug Patterson, Patterson Farm
James Kenan, Bernie’s Berries
Curtis Smith, TC Smith Produce
Social Hour and Live Auction to benefit Scholarship Fund
Lakeshore Ballroom II & III (with Exhibitors)
Hospitality Room Open
Complimentary Refreshments and Light Snacks
Friday
November 10, 2023
FARM TOUR: Attendees meet at First Farm Tour Stop for Registration
Pre-registration required for farm Tour
Farm Tour
Farm Tour starts at Springs Farm (Fort Mill, SC), Bush-n-Vine (York, SC), Patterson Farm (Mount Ulla, NC), Dinner at Carrigan Farms (Mooresville, NC)